Problem of significant reform in Iran: Tantamount to acknowledging ‘revolution is over’- Dr Hellyer

Catherine Viette is happy to welcome Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Affiliate Fellow on the Royal United Providers Institute for Defence and Int’l Safety Research. In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Hellyer highlights the strategic constraints of Iran, the ambivalence of Gulf states towards navy escalation, and uncertainty gripping the area amid the extremely unpredictable posture of US President Donald Trump. Maximalist calls for, regional energy realignments, and fears of post-regime chaos make diplomacy each pressing and elusive.